Government budget and revenue in Nagasaki, Japan: official figures
The fiscal strength index of the prefectural government (1.0 means tax revenue covers standard needs) in Nagasaki was 0.333 in 2022, 7th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Does the Nagasaki government run a surplus?
The real balance ratio of the prefectural budget (surplus as a share of standard revenue) of Nagasaki was 0.3% in 2022, tied for the lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much debt does the Nagasaki government have?
The prefectural debt (local bonds outstanding) as a share of annual spending of Nagasaki was 158.8% in 2022, 22nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow flexible is the budget of Nagasaki?
The current balance ratio of the prefectural budget (how much of regular revenue goes on regular costs) of Nagasaki was 94.3% in 2022, tied for 20th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Nagasaki budget is raised locally?
The own-source share of the prefectural government's spending (revenue the prefecture raises itself) in Nagasaki was 33.5% in 2022, 3rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much of the Nagasaki budget comes from local taxes?
Prefectural taxes as a share of prefectural revenue in Nagasaki was 20.5% in 2022, 12th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much money does Nagasaki get from the national government?
Local allocation tax from the national government as a share of prefectural revenue in Nagasaki was 29.6% in 2022, 6th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much central government grant money does Nagasaki get?
National treasury disbursements as a share of prefectural revenue in Nagasaki was 25.7% in 2022, 3rd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much does the government spend per person in Nagasaki?
Total public spending per resident (prefecture and municipalities combined) in Nagasaki was 1,278,000 yen in 2022, 16th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much is spent on welfare per person in Nagasaki?
Public spending on social welfare per resident in Nagasaki was 316,300 yen in 2022, tied for 6th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on public health per resident in Nagasaki was 122,600 yen in 2022, tied for 11th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Public spending on civil engineering (roads, rivers, public works) per resident in Nagasaki was 140,300 yen in 2022, 15th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Prefectural police spending per resident in Nagasaki was 29,100 yen in 2022, 11th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The share of the prefectural budget spent on staff costs of Nagasaki was 23.1% in 2022, 13th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the average taxable income in Nagasaki?
Taxable income per taxpayer (resident tax base) in Nagasaki was 3,212,600 yen in 2024, 12th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Resident tax (prefectural plus municipal) per person in Nagasaki was 86,000 yen in 2022, 6th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow Nagasaki compares with other prefectures
Fiscal strength index of the prefecture (2022)
Nagasaki ranks 41 of 47, highest first. Prefectural finances only; Tokyo also performs municipal tasks
| Rank | Region | Fiscal strength index of the prefecture |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Saga | 0.341 |
| 39 | Miyazaki | 0.341 |
| 40 | Kagoshima | 0.339 |
| 41 | Nagasaki | 0.333 |
| 42 | Wakayama | 0.318 |
| 43 | Tokushima | 0.312 |
| 44 | Akita | 0.309 |
Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Nagasaki ranks 36 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local taxes as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Yamanashi | 21.4% |
| 34 | Oita | 21.2% |
| 35 | Kagoshima | 20.9% |
| 36 | Nagasaki | 20.5% |
| 37 | Yamagata | 20.5% |
| 38 | Miyazaki | 19.9% |
| 39 | Okinawa | 19.8% |
Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue (2022)
Nagasaki ranks 6 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Local allocation tax as a share of prefectural revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Shimane | 32.2% |
| 4 | Akita | 31.4% |
| 5 | Nara | 29.8% |
| 6 | Nagasaki | 29.6% |
| 7 | Kagoshima | 29.6% |
| 8 | Wakayama | 28.9% |
| 9 | Aomori | 28.6% |
Total public spending per resident (yen) (2022)
Nagasaki ranks 16 of 47, highest first. Prefecture plus municipalities
| Rank | Region | Total public spending per resident (yen) |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Yamagata | 1,325,500 yen |
| 14 | Aomori | 1,309,600 yen |
| 15 | Miyazaki | 1,309,200 yen |
| 16 | Nagasaki | 1,278,000 yen |
| 17 | Kagoshima | 1,269,700 yen |
| 18 | Okinawa | 1,264,200 yen |
| 19 | Kumamoto | 1,231,400 yen |
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Sources
- Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications: Statistical Observations of Prefectures 2026 (Tōkei de miru todōfuken no sugata), full volume, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b69774a5f40c…)
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